Jessica Otton, LCSW

Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida. She earned both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. Jessica spent much of her career in medical social work and hospice settings, and she has also worked in substance abuse rehabilitation and independent practice.

Her background includes eight years with a local hospice across in-patient, home, and nursing home care. She has supported people facing death and dying, grief and loss, and end-of-life concerns. She has also worked with issues related to addiction, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and life transitions.

Jessica uses a strengths-based, client-centered style. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help people identify practical steps and build coping skills. Sessions emphasize teamwork and clear goals, with the clinician and client working together toward measurable changes.

Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and compassion fatigue. Jessica aims to create a trusting relationship where clients feel comfortable sharing what matters to them and testing new ways of handling problems.

People often come for help with stress, relationships, parenting strain, or managing symptoms of mood disorders. Jessica focuses on straightforward, doable changes so clients can notice progress between sessions.

How Jessica’s approaches can work online

Attachment based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and reactions. It helps people understand recurring patterns in close relationships and build safer ways of connecting.

Client centered therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s lead to explore what matters most in their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for continuity when life gets hectic. Some formats may also work better for shorter check-ins or when video is not practical. Ask about available options when you schedule to find what best fits your routine.